HILLSVILLE -- It was only fitting that Magna Vista headed up Lover’s Leap to the high ground for its Region IV Division 4 first-round game at Carroll County. The Warriors have been on the rise for more than a month now.

HILLSVILLE -- Carroll County will host a playoff game for the first time since 1997 and for just the second time in school history when the Cavaliers welcome Magna Vista for a Region IV Division 4 first-round game tonight at Tommy Thompson Field. Once a mainstay in the postseason, Magna Vista (6-4) is making its first playoff appearance in three years after posting back-to-back 0-10 seasons

HILLSVILLE -- After absorbing some serious hits due to graduation after last season, some wondered how much Carroll County volleyball might tail off this year. They have their answer: one whole game. The Cavaliers, who entered the most recent Region IV tournament with a 22-0 record, will take a 21-1 mark into the regionals after breezing to the Southwest District tournament championshi

INDEPENDENCE -- All things considered, Grayson County can take it as a positive step just to have been playing for a district title Friday night. But Fort Chiswell left no doubt who the best team in the Mountain Empire is.